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United Airlines

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At a glance

United Airlines is the third largest airline in the nation.  It’s headquartered in Chicago, which is also the location of the largest United hub.  United has a collection of co-branded credit cards that allow you to rack up miles, gain access to lounges, and more. This article directory gives you the resources to plan out your travel strategy for United Airlines.

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Star Alliance

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Buzzworthy

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Latest Reviews

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TPG round-up: 5 worst economy meals in the sky
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8 ways the United Polaris long-haul experience has changed
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The good – and bad – of flying United’s transcon Polaris during the pandemic
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Flight review: United’s A320 in Economy Plus from New York to Denver
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My last trip before coronavirus: Flying United basic economy, from Denver to Austin
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The best transcon US flight: Comparing American Flagship First, JetBlue Mint and United Polaris

Essential Reading

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United Airlines baggage fees and how to avoid paying them
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Your ultimate guide to United Airlines partners
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A comprehensive guide to United Airlines’ new same-day flight change policy
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Latest Deals

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Act fast: United award flights from just 3,000 miles or $29 each way
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Deals of the week: Amtrak kids travel free, $40 transcon flights and more
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Book now: Nonstop, business-class award availability for 2+ passengers from the US to South Africa
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Deal alert: U.S. cities to Mexico from $164 round-trip
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Fare war: United and Alaska drop transcontinental business fares to $368 one-way
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Less than the cost of lunch: Domestic flight deals from $14 one-way

All United Stories

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New guest restrictions coming to United Club, all Star Alliance lounges
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Earn up to 75,000 miles with these new, increased United credit card offers
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Current airline elite status match and challenge options you should know about
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12 tips for using frequent flyer miles for family travel
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How to find out everything you ever wanted to know about the plane you’re flying on
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FAA issues airworthiness directive for certain Pratt & Whitney engines following United incident
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Hotels and airlines bet big on flexibility and peace of mind
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9 Caribbean destinations you can fly to in a lie-flat seat
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United’s 2 newest Hawaii long-haul routes just got a big boost
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In-flight service is resuming — here’s what food and drinks you can expect on your next flight
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Airline coronavirus change and cancellation policies: A complete list of major carriers
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Flying to Hawaii? Here’s what to expect with inflight food and beverages

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